Early Pregnancy Unit

Updated guidance on relative restrictions in the Early Pregnancy Unit and Gynaecology Assessment Unit. Thursday 2020.The Early Pregnancy Unit (EPU) is unfortunately unable to accommodate accompanying relatives in the waiting area due to limited space to maintain social distancing.It is recognised that our patients need support from relatives, so one designated, consistent relative can be present outside the unit and be called upon to accompany in the scan room and for any consultation thereafter.To ensure safety, leaving your relative in the main hospital corridor, please present yourself to the EPU reception and inform the receptionist you have a relative accompanying you. You will be given a buzzer to give to your relative with instructions that your relative can enter and attend when the buzzer goes off. Your relative must stay in the green zone on the first floor and hold the buzzer in their hand to ensure they are notified, whilst socially distancing from others.This new process aims to offer our women the support they need in the department whilst maintaining the safety of others.The EPU team are continuously reviewing this and will update guidance accordingly.With sincere apologies, Early Pregnancy and Gynaecology team.